Chapter 9

Clinton walked out of his study and headed for the dining table.

Lee was there already having his breakfast uninterestedly.

You are up so early today..Clint said to Lee as he ascended the staircase

Good morning..Lee said raising his head up to see his brother

Hope you slept well..Clint said as he took his seat and picked his cutleries

I couldn't. Those memories tormented me..

Clint stopped. Looked down at the table,

I never wanted to revisit this issue with you. I don't want it to affect you. I want it as part of your past. I shouldn't affect your present..he said touching his brother

Clinton had always been protective of his brother since they lost their parents.

That's why she's here to pay for what her dad made us pass through..

I heard her voice last night. What did you do to her?I hope you didn't hurt her?

Clinton looked into blank space and said. It's nothing you should worry about.

He snapped his fingers and one of his boys came.

Get that maid out of there and send her to clean that room up..Clint said

Ok sir..

After a while..Sir! Sir! ,It's ma'am. She wouldn't move nor open her eyes.

She might be tired ..Clint said

Her breathing is faint..she finished breathlessly and ran back to the room

Maybe we should go and check ..Lee said and tugged at Clinton's arm.

They dropped their cutleries,stood up from the dining and went upstairs.

They both burst into the room. She was lying unconsciously in the bed.

Blood was all over her.

Bella..Clinton shook her

But her hand dropped

Get the car..Clinton said to Lee

Lee ran off immediately. Clinton had her dress changed to a new one and he carried her off to the garage.

The car was already waiting. They carried her into it and disappeared into the distance.

On their way, they contacted the hospital and had them prepare a stretcher.

On arrival,they placed her on the stretcher and wheels her into the emergency ward.

It was smooth for them because the doctor was an old friend of Clinton's.

At the waiting hall, the two brothers sat quietly. Beads of anxious sweats had already gathered on Clinton's forehead. He tried his best not to look anxious.

I never knew it would get to this. I don't want to be a murderer even if I'm not going to go to jail..Clint broke the silence

Lee just looked at him and continued shaking his leg anxiously.

You know, ever since our parents died, I felt it was my obligation to revenge their death. I was motivated by my quest for revenge and it clouded my reasoning. I just thought his daughter should feel what my mum felt..

It's okay..lee tapped his knee. He noticed he was getting tensed up

5 hours later, the doctor finally came out of her ward and motioned them to enter his office..